Crop · 37 articles
The eggplant is one of the most demanding solanaceous crops in terms of temperature conditions and agricultural practices. Due to a long growing season and the high sensitivity of the root system to external factors, the success of its cultivation directly depends on the quality of transplants, the knowledgeable choice of cultivar, and the maintenance of conditions in protected or open soil. Understanding the biological characteristics of the plant and properly organizing the microclimate allow agronomists and gardeners to minimize risks and achieve a stable harvest in various climatic zones.
This collection gathers materials covering all stages of working with the crop: from seed preparation and calculation of sowing dates to strategies for nutrition and disease protection. You will find expert recommendations on growing transplants, tips on setting up plastic hotbeds, and methods for controlling pests and physiological plant disorders. The articles will also help you understand the principles of combining organic and mineral top dressing, organizing proper irrigation, and calculating planting density for the efficient use of the greenhouse's productive area.
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The article describes the main stages of tomato seedling care in protected soil, including methods of non-pricking cultivation and microclimate regulation. You will learn about proper irrigation regimes, application of mineral top dressing and the importance of night temperature reduction for plant development
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The author shares a personal experience of intensive greenhouse use and explains how to reduce irrigation frequency with hydrogel without increasing air humidity. You will learn how to successfully combine tomatoes and cucumbers, ignoring traditional advice about the incompatibility of these crops
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Planning planting in protected ground helps to evaluate greenhouse profitability and correctly allocate the usable area. The article contains norms for crop density and forecasts for harvest per square meter
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents development standards for high-quality tomato transplants without picking and a step-by-step instruction on applying the energy-saving fluid sowing method in greenhouses. You will learn how to prepare soil, fertilizer, and seed to reduce the time to emergence
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents practical recommendations for forcing tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths; you will learn how to control flowering quality, avoid defects, and set optimal temperature regimes to obtain high-quality cut flowers
Vegetable growing For students
Competent crop rotation allows maintaining soil fertility and increasing yield without extra costs. The article reveals the main agrotechnical principles and benefits of using crop rotation in vegetable fields
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article covers key aspects of greenhouse tomato production: from preparing high-quality transplants to pruning plants and plant protection against diseases. You will learn optimal microclimate parameters and crop spacing schemes for obtaining a stable yield
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Many gardeners worry in vain about the absence of bees in the greenhouse, considering it the main reason for fruit set drop. In fact, natural ventilation and standard plant care are quite sufficient for the successful pollination of most crops
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The author of the article, a professional soil scientist, explains why having several greenhouses on a plot is not an extravagance, but a necessity for soil fertility and plant health. You will learn how to avoid the accumulation of diseases and make plant care more effective
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article covers the nuances of substrate preparation and temperature control for growing vegetable transplants. You will learn how sowing dates and heating regimes affect plant development in hotbeds and greenhouses
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Transplant quality and timing of planting depend on soil preparation technology. The article analyzes the features of soil tillage for different methods of growing seedlings, taking into account the intensity of greenhouse use
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Cultivating cucurbit crops in protected soil conditions requires consideration of pollination specifics and proper cultivar selection. The article discusses recommendations for choosing hybrids, as well as the advantages of using outdoor cultivars for greenhouses in the Central region
